MD SB316 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous SB435
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-10 - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 22 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-10 - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring the governing board of each institution of higher education in the State and local school systems to designate a Title VI Coordinator to ensure compliance with Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964; and authorizing a person alleging discrimination under certain provisions of law to file a complaint with a Title VI Coordinator of a local school system, as applicable.
Title
Institutions of Higher Education and Elementary and Secondary Schools - Title VI Coordinators
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | Senate | Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-22 | Senate | First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment |
Same As/Similar To
HB109 (Crossfiled) 2026-02-02 - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
SB435 (Carry Over) 2025-02-05 - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
SB435 (Carry Over) 2025-02-05 - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Awareness and Outreach
Civil Rights and Social Equity
complaints
Counties
Discrimination
Education
Education, Boards of
Federal Government
Higher Education
Local Government Mandates
Primary and Secondary Education
Primary Schools
Public Schools
Records
School Administration
Secondary Schools
State Universities and Colleges
Civil Rights and Social Equity
complaints
Counties
Discrimination
Education
Education, Boards of
Federal Government
Higher Education
Local Government Mandates
Primary and Secondary Education
Primary Schools
Public Schools
Records
School Administration
Secondary Schools
State Universities and Colleges
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 11 | 409 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 26 | 705 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 26 | 706 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0316?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0316f.pdf |
